Ah, another I.S. Monday – March 25, 2013. A weather system out of the west blanketed the campus in snow, as History majors and friends (yes, yes, and I.R./History majors and East Asian Studies majors and all of you double majors) came together to celebrate the completion of Senior I.S. There had been rumblings all… Read More
Study Abroad for Dummies
As it happens, I’m in Rabat, Morocco this week checking out the new SIT study abroad program on Journalism and New Media (together with well-established SIT programs here on Migration and on Human Rights). These are amazing programs, led by brilliant and committed faculty. They offer an experience that will stretch your minds, a wonderful… Read More
Visit of Distinguished Historian Lynn Hunt – Feb 26
We’re lucky to welcome the distinguished historian, Lynn Hunt, who will be on campus on Tuesday, February 26. Hunt is the Eugen Weber Professor of Modern European History at UCLA & Former President of the American Historical Association. She has written a number of influential works on topics such as the history of the French Revolution,… Read More
Café Bob – The History Roundtable – This Week!
Café Bob – the History Department Roundtable – is kicking off this week with a couple of talks by faculty. This will be a great opportunity to see up-and-coming faculty at their best and to acquire some new knowledge outside your areas of expertise. As usual, there will be refreshments. Hope to see you there! gks… Read More
Classes are in session as usual on Monday, January 21, in what is longstanding College policy. But tomorrow also marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In celebration of Dr. King’s life and work, the College has a series of events planned, including a day-long Teach-In at McGaw Chapel. Highlights include a talk by our own… Read More
All are invited to the Wooster in North East India information session on Thursday, January 17 at 4 and Friday, January 18 at noon, both in Lowry 119. Travel dates: May 14-June 15 2013 The program includes 2 courses: Modern Indian Democracy: History and Politics, and An Introduction to Indian Geography: Humans, Culture and the Environment.… Read More
Interested in studying off campus? The Department of History encourages our majors to consider how study abroad can fit into their larger academic goals. In fact, many seniors end up incorporating aspects of their off-campus study into their Independent Study projects. Join the Off-Campus Study office and representatives from College of Wooster approved off-campus program… Read More
This Thursday, November 8 at 11am, Dr. Peter Pozefsky will present a lecture entitled “Russia’s World War II: History on Film.” Anyone with an interest in world cinema or the history of World War II will find this presentation appealing. Particular attention will be paid to the way that the popular memory of the war… Read More
Spring Courses are Now Online!
Dear Students, I hope you all had a relaxing fall break! Let me welcome you back with a bit of news about courses in History being offered in the spring semester. You’ll notice a number of new (and relatively new) courses being offered in the spring. Under the rubric of History 101: An Introduction to Historical Study… Read More